West Region Basics
Is the West the largest or smallest U.S. region by area?
Largest
Which western state is known for having many earthquakes?
California
What ocean is located along the western coast of the continental United States?
Pacific Ocean
What object attracted thousands of people to the West?
Gold
True or False: Alaska is the smallest state in the United States.
False
What is the largest state in the United States?
Alaska
True or False: Most U.S. volcanoes are found in the West Region.
True
What giant trees are known as the world's most massive trees?
Sequoias
What famous event caused people to travel west hoping to become rich? When did it start?
Gold Rush 1848/49
True or False: Hawaii was formed by volcanoes.
True
What are the two newest states in the United States?
Alaska and Hawaii
What natural disaster struck San Francisco in 1906?
A major earthquake
What deep, bowl-shaped lake formed where a volcano once stood?
Crater-Lake
In what year did Lewis and Clark begin their western expedition?
1804
Name two natural features found in the West Region.
Mountains, volcanoes, sequoia trees, Crater Lake, or the Pacific Ocean (any two).
What is the largest ocean that borders the West Region?
Pacific Ocean
What natural process formed the Hawaiian Islands?
Volcanic activity
What is the name of the famous fault that runs through California?
San Andreas
Who was the Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark during their expedition?
Sacagawea
In what year did Alaska and Hawaii both become U.S. states?
1959
Which country sold Alaska to the United States in 1867?
Russia
About how many miles long is the San Andreas Fault?
800 miles
What imaginary line separates areas where rivers flow toward different oceans?
Continental Divide
Name two ways Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark.
She helped translate languages and communicate with Native American groups, and she helped guide them during parts of their journey.
Which western state is home to Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States?
Oregon